CHAPTER 4

I'VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY to see someone as I was to see to my father at that moment.

Luca released me immediately, taking a reasonable step back.

"Wolf Prince,” Father acknowledged, with a slight bow.

Luca nodded. "Head Chief," he greeted in return.

Father held my hand, and I quickly went behind him. “Is there trouble somewhere, Wolf Prince?"

Luca glared at me, the warning evident in his eyes. “Teach your daughter to stay in her place." 

And with that, he stormed out of the room.

I was finally able to breathe, a lone tear escaping my eyes as the pain soared through my bones.

Father turned to me. “Raven, what did you do?"

He is not going ask if I'm okay?

I sniffed, looking everywhere but at him. "Father, I can't continue with this marriage.” I sobbed.

His face twisted into a frown. "What are you saying? Have you lost your mind?"

What sort of reaction was I expecting?

“Father, you're not going to ask me why?" I questioned.

He shook his head rapidly. “No! Whatever your reason is, I don't know and I don't care. It can't possibly be valid enough to end the marriage between you and the Prince. Couples fight, you two will fix this as usual." His tone of finality told me the conversation was over, plus he walked out on me immediately afterwards.

What the… ? So much for thinking Father would save me! How did I forget that he lives only to fulfill the desires of others and not his daughter?

With my heart in my hands, I ran out of the pack house, deep into the woods, letting Nia take over. I have no idea how far I went, but when she finally stopped, I was exhausted.

I settled into the grass. There was no energy left in me to even cry anymore. I was fueled with rage, and I didn't know where to channel that to.

Nia growled, as unsatisfied as I was. ‘Raven, you can't let them do this to you. You have to take revenge!’

Revenge? The word sounded so distant, but it kept resonating in my head as I made my way back to the pack house later that night.

I couldn't sleep. I kept tossing and turning, and crying. The betrayal from Luca, Elena, and even my father, cut me so deep.

All I ever asked for was to be loved, that's not too much, is it?

The more I thought about it, the more it hurt, but the more I couldn't stop thinking about it. Nia was silent, that moment where I needed her the most.

At some point, I shot out of the bed, her words echoing in my head.

You can't let them do this to you. You have to take revenge!

And that I was going to do.

I went to the bathroom, washed off all traces of tears from my eyes. Picking the blue hair dye I had never used, I decided that this was the best thing to do.

An hour later, I was sneaking out of the pack house, my hair dyed blue and my face made up into something even I wouldn't recognize. The deep black lipstick and smokey eye makeup was something I had never done, it didn't resonate with my person, but if I wanted to carry out my revenge as I had decided to, I couldn't afford to be recognized by anyone.

This had to go right!

I had only heard of the bar at the outskirts of the pack lands, I had never been to it. But it wasn't difficult to find, I made sure not to get lost, as I only had one chance to do this right.

The place was booming when I arrived—loud music, blinding disco lights and the deafening chatter of so many people. For a minute, I hesitated, but then I was reminded of what Luca and Elena did to me, and I knew I had to do this.

For myself! Because I deserve better.

I raised my shoulders high, struck the confident pose, and walked into the bar like my life hadn't just fallen apart some hours ago.

The barman whistled lowly when I took a stool in front of him. “Hello, damsel. What can I get you tonight?"

I was almost disgusted, but I had to hide it in. “Anything you suggest to get me in the mood tonight."

“At your service, ma'am." 

I watched him mix a couple of drinks together, then slipped it to me. “This will do the trick."

He winked at me, before sliding off to attend to the others. Taking a deep breath to calm my nerves, I picked the glass up and took a sip.

Vodka! It was so strong, that I felt it run through my nerves.

What are you doing here again, Raven?

Without waiting for my thoughts to consume me, I took another sip, and another, and another.

Soon, I was pulling the barman's attention to me so I get another glass. I could feel myself getting high, yes, I'm a lightweight.

I don't even drink at all.

My thoughts were pretty loud, I wondered if others could hear them. 

Luca broke my heart, after everything we've been through together, after everything he told me. He's such a liar!

And Elena, she betrayed me, after everything I've done for her, after everything we've told each other, all the promises. She is such a liar!

I gulped down my third glass, feeling light as ever. Now, time to start off what I came here for. I turned in my seat, so I could have a better look at the people in this bar.

The men, I mean.

A couple of them were staring. I winked at a few, bit my lips seductively at the rest, all the while, making sure it was people I couldn't recognize from the pack.

If I'm going to sleep with a stranger tonight, it better be an outsider.

My eyes caught a particular fellow. I smiled because he was so hot. He smiled back at me, and I winked. The next minute, he was walking towards me. I kept my eyes on him, and when he reached me, I bit my lips.

I just hope I look even a little bit seductive, because I have no idea what I'm doing.

“Hello handsome," I mumbled. 

However, his attention had shifted from me somehow, to something or someone behind me. I was starting to wonder, when I heard a voice.

"Walk away, she's mine!” 

My eyes widened, as realization dawned on me. I knew that voice. I was sure I did. 

If only I could remember whose voice it was.

The man scrambled away, and I held my breath. The aura oozing off this man was strong.

He was clearly an Alpha.

I took a deep breath, turning to him. The second my eyes fell on him, I froze.

My Alpha!